Keller Williams Ranked #2 On Training Magazine's Top 125 List

2014 is starting off to be already a great year for Keller Williams Realty. In addition to the awards and accolades they received during 2013, they have just been named the No. 2 training organization in the world by Training Magazine. 

Outranked only by Jiffy Lube International, Keller Williams was joined in the top five by Capital BlueCross, Mohawk Industries and CHG Healthcare Services. Training magazine recognized the 2014 Training Top 125 winners and revealed their rankings during the Golden Gala, held on February 3rd during the Training 2014 Conference & Expo at the San Diego Convention Center. Companies that wish to be considered for Top 125 ranking complete a detailed application, which is scored both quantitatively (70 percent of total score) by an outside research and statistical data company and qualitatively (30 percent of total score) by Training magazine editors and Top 10 Hall of Fame representatives. “We want to thank all of our coaches, course writers, instructors and associates for embracing these training programs and delivering extraordinary results,” said Dianna Kokoszka, CEO of KW MAPS Coaching and Keller Williams University.

Some of the training resources Keller Williams was recognized for included:

    BOLD (Business Objective: Life by Design) – a transformative program that helps real estate professionals increase sales through the relentless pursuit of leads and business-building activities. Over the course of seven weeks, BOLD conditions agents with powerful mindset exercised, language techniques and lead-generation activities. Participants are assigned to accountability teams and challenged to push each other to achieve big results. BOLD attracts real estate professionals from brokerages and brands throughout the industry, many of whom sign up every time it is offered. Last year, BOLD graduates increased their closed transactions by 50 percent and their income by 114 percent compared with agents who did not take BOLD.

    RSTLM (Recruit, Select, Train, Lead and Motivate) – a comprehensive training course for finding, hiring, training and leading talent. RSTLM is an intensive, four-day training program. Leaders use it to recruit and retain talent. Agents use it to hire teams so they can grow and work effectively. Leaders who have taken the series and use the models and systems have shown a 63 percent increase in franchise office profitability compared with other leaders, contributing to the record 95 percent market center profitability Keller Williams offices achieved in 2013. Agents using RSTLM reported a four-fold increase in income, from $50,000 to $212,000.

Keller Williams prides themselves on being a “education-based, technology-driven company”, which is just another reason why agents flock to work for their organization. Employees with access to training and development programs have the advantage over employees in other companies who are left to seek out training opportunities on their own. The investment in training that a company makes shows the employees they are valued. The training creates a supportive workplace. Employees may gain access to training they wouldn't have otherwise known about or sought out themselves. Employees who feel appreciated and challenged through training opportunities may feel more satisfaction toward their jobs. 

A commitment to training and coaching at every level is at the heart of what sets Keller Williams Realty apart from other organizations. With valuable resources such as Keller Williams University and KWConnect, there’s no easier way or better time to get your foot in the door at Keller Williams.

Keller Williams Ranked #2 On Training Magazine's Top 125 List

Ten Signs It's Time for a Career Move

Ten Signs It's Time for a Career Move

Wondering if it's time to change careers? Well, that's your first sign that it probably is. Here are 10 more signs that you deserve a better job. 

1. You dread Mondays

It's natural to feel a little weekend hangover on Monday, but if you find yourself absolutely dreading Mondays every single week, it's a sign that your job has become a source of frustration and depression for you. 

2. You don't see a clear path to promotion

Status and money actually have very little to do with your happiness at work. However, the allure of improving your station in life and taking on more challenging projects is a big part of what keeps a job interesting and exciting. 

3. You are constantly bored at work

Unless you are a stunt driver or a rock star, there are likely going to be some boring moments at your job. However, constant boredom is your mind's way of telling you, "you were meant for something more stimulating and meaningful."

4. Your values conflict with the company values

There's nothing more personal than business. If you are working for a company that asks you to ignore or override your personal values, you will grow to resent your job and lose respect for yourself. When you work for a company that shares your values, your natural instincts will make you great at your job. As a bonus, you'll be surrounded by people who share your values, and make much better friends and coworkers. 

5. You feel burned out and stressed out

When you are burned out and stressed out, it bleeds over into every area of your life--affecting your relationships, your happiness, and even your health. No job is worth that sacrifice. 

6. You find yourself asking "what's the point?"

A big part of happiness at work is the feeling that you are making a difference. This doesn't mean you have to be curing cancer or ending world hunger, but if solving your customer's problems doesn't give you a sense of accomplishment, it's a sign that you are working at a job that is disconnected from your true purpose in life. 

7. Your health is deteriorating

When you are stressed and unhappy, your health takes a hit. You'll come down with colds much more frequently, notice all sorts of little aches and pains, feel more lethargic, and have a much greater chance of serious illness. 

8. You feel antsy and restless at work

Do you find yourself constantly checking email, refilling your coffee cup, or sneaking a peek at your Facebook page? When you don't love your job, these distractions keep you sane, and break up the monotony. When you love your job, you'll want to avoid distractions. 

9. You never think about your job outside of work hours

When you are passionate about your job, you will find yourself waking up at 3 in the morning with a great idea to serve your customers better. You will find yourself mulling over work problems while you're in line at the grocery store. A great job consumes your attention almost constantly, because you love it, and you can't wait to get better at it. 

10. Your relationships within the company are deteriorating

When you resent your job, it will show up in your interactions with employees, bosses, coworkers, and customers. If you find your opinion of the people you work with and for declining, it's a sign that it's time to move on. 

Make your move

If you recognize yourself in this list, and you're ready for a change, there has never been a better time to consider a career at Keller Williams. A career at KW is challenging, fun, engaging, and interesting. You will work with positive super-achievers in a gorgeous, state-of-the-art workspace.

 See the form on the right-hand side of this page that says, "Sign up now to begin the journey?" Fill it out and take the first step towards an exciting new career. 

Ten Signs It's Time for a Career Move